My apricot hibiscus is covered with buds - and has been all season long - but has only produced two blossoms. The rest of the buds have died before blooming. I fertilize using Miracle Grow for Flowering Plants every other Sunday and water every three days (sooner, if the plants are dry). Please advise.
Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/hibiscus-flowers-hibiscus-blossoms-falling-off-plant.htm
How much sun does hibiscus tolerate?
Hibiscus needs full sun; however, most experts agree that the ideal sun conditions for hibiscus include 2-4 hours of direct sunlight with the rest of the time in partial shade.
My Mom has a hibiscus that the leaves are yellow/brown. What is causing this? She had many blooms earlier this year.
There are several reasons this could be happening. This article can help you learn which one it is: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/answers-to-what-causes-hibiscus-leaves-turning-yellow.htm
I live in south central Illinois. I have been told that it is possible to plant hibiscus in the ground; but for the first winter, they should be covered with plastic (such as a trash bag) and then to place a garbage can over the plant. Is this a possible means to keep hibiscus alive in the winter here?
It might be possible, but it could be difficult with tropical hibiscus. If you get many freezing nights, even with the extra protection, they would have trouble surviving. Tropical hibiscus, if it survived, would need the extra protection every year. They may have been talking about hardy hibiscus as well, and that needs no extra winter protection where you live.
I live in southeastern MN and I need to transplant my hibiscus and was wondering when and how. It is flowering now.
The proper time to transplant the hibiscus is anywhere in late fall or early spring, depending on how cold your climate is and the variety you're growing. Hibiscus enjoy warm, sunny conditions, especially the tropical variety (which should remain in these conditions). However, hardier varieties can withstand cooler temps.
I have a five year hibiscus that is wilted even after I watered it.
I would check the roots. It may have root rot. This would prevent it from taking up water even after it has been watered. This article will help with that:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/treating-root-rot-gardening-tips-for-housplants.htm
My hibiscus has a lot of small, ready-to-bloom flowers, but by the next day they are dry and never able to bloom. I live in California. The wheather is perfect. What I should do?
Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/hibiscus-flowers-hibiscus-blossoms-falling-off-plant.htm